Perfect Girl

by Sarah McLachlan

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(F#m)Am I faith ful, am I strong, I (E)am I good e nough to be long that I in your rev er ie, a per fect girl?

But Your (F#m)vi sion of ro mance is cruel, and (E)all a long I played the fool.

(F#m)All your ex pec ta tions bu lov ry me.

Don’t (D)wor of ry: (A)You will find the an swer if you (A)let it go.

(A)Give your self some time to fal ter, but don’t

fore go

(A)know ing that you’re loved no mat (E7)ter what,

and ev

’ry thing

will come a round

in time.

I (F#m)own my in se cur i ties; to (E)try to own my nough des ti ny I have can make or er break it if I choose.

’cause you (F#m)take my words and twist them ’round ’til (E)I’m the one who brings you down.

(F#m)Make me feel like I’m the one lov to blame

for (D)all of this.

(A)You will find the an swer if you (A)let it go.

(A)Give your self some time to fal ter, but don’t

fore go

(A)know ing that you’re loved no mat (E7)ter what,

and ev

’ry thing

will come a round

in time.

I

’Cause you need ev ’ry bod y with you, on your side.

Know that I am here for you, but I hope in time

you’ll (E)find your self all (D)right a lone, you’ll (A)find your self with (B7)o pen arms,

you’ll find your self, you’ll (D)find your self

in time.

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Perfect Girl by Sarah McLachlan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Perfect Girl by Sarah McLachlan in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of F# at 110 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Perfect Girl" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Perfect Girl"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Perfect Girl" use?
Just 8 chords: A, B7, C, D, E, E7, Esus4, F#m. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sarah McLachlan songs work for kids?
Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.